If you are gluten intolerant then you surely know this place, but if you're vegan then it is a…read moreshopping haven too. Stocks heaps of vegan products (eg. Roasts, burgers, sausages, slices) and has a large selection of organic produce. If you want liquid aminos instead of soy, they stick three different brands, if you want textured soy to replace your mince meat, you can choose from four styles. As per all speciality shops they are pricey but hey that's what you get if you want to live longer. Vegan lip balm? No issues. Vegan chocolate snack? Of course. Gluten free is also a speciality with breads, pastas, sauces, frozen meals... The list goes on. My favourite haunt for stocking supplies.

Sunnybrook was smaller than I expected. I think it's because when I am told about a gluten-free and…read morehealth food supermarket, I automatically imagine something the size of Costco. So let's not quibble over size. It has a spectacular range of gluten-free, and other allergy and intolerance friendly foods. The kind of spectacular where one is overwhelmed for choice and sometimes have to go and have a sit down with a cup of tea and a biscuit (that you ask someone else to select for you). To top it off, there are naturopaths, a naturopathic dispensary, understanding staff and frequent promotional tastetestings on offer to help you find something to pacify your disagreeable digestion system. I can't really recommend a product, I would just say go with a full bank account and an empty freezer and come back with the reverse. Having bread that tastes like bread might be a simple pleasure, but it's one not often experienced by coeliacs and should be indulged in should the opportunity arise. At Sunnybrook, that opportunity doesn't so much arise, as leap up and hit you in the face.

The staff at Bentleigh Health Foods are helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Their advice and…read moreguidance about the products in their shop can be relied upon with confidence. I can thoroughly recommend visiting them.

From the owner: We pride ourselves on excellent and friendly customer service, as we feel this is the most…read moreimportant aspect of the retail and of course the health industry. With extremely knowledgeable staff, we are always willing to offer as much information as possible to send you on your way with all your questions answered. As a Boutique Specialty Health Food Store we are a community based, family orientated business, providing our local customers near and far with quality Australian ingredients. We are passionate about what we do and hope our customers will leave feeling the same. At Bentleigh Health Foods you will always be greeted with a smile and a friendly hello. Support local and you wont be disappointed. From natural chemical free skin care, to practitioner quality supplements to one of our specialties, freshly ground peanut butter, done right before your eyes. Here at Bentleigh Health Foods, we strive to provide our customers with the best products and advice possible. We cater for a wide range of dietary requirements including: Gluten free Fructose free & low FODMAP Dairy free Egg free Nut free Paleo Vegan Organic and much more. If we don't have what you are looking for we will happily endeavor to find the product for you. We also have our brand new health and wellbeing clinic, providing you with professional, honest and integral services.